Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

American

Known for his intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares, Michael Aram is something of a throwback in the world of design: a hands-on maker, both artist and artisan. Aram’s idiosyncratic style and the inherent authenticity of each of his handmade designs have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors.

Aram — full name: Michael Aram Wolohojian — was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to a tight-knit Armenian family and grew up in Scarsdale, New York. He studied art in Florence, Italy, and at the Art Students League in New York.

While on a 1989 trip to India, Aram was exposed to metalworking traditions such as sand-casting and hand-forging, and he became entranced with these techniques. He stayed in the country to study metalsmithing and collaborated with local craftsmen on his own designs, and still maintains a workshop in New Delhi.

A few of Aram’s lines are based on simple geometric shapes, but the majority are inspired by nature, in particular trees, flowers and other plant life. Rendered in materials that range from silvered bronze to patinated brass to nickel-plated steel, Aram’s forms for such lines as Sleepy Hollow and Black Orchid are drawn directly from botanical sources. He is likely unusual among contemporary designers for sometimes using the same decorative motif for both furniture and tableware pieces but his works are warm, witty, well-made and unlike any you’ve seen before.

Find Michael Aram serveware, vases and other decorative objects and furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: Michael Aram

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

$438Sale Price|25% Off

Michael Aram Tooled Two Part Box Silver Metal, Enamel With Brass Flower Top 90's

By Michael Aram

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small round 2 part box is an early piece of the designs of MIchael Aram's work from the early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a black...

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1990s Indian Modern Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal

$10,336 / set

H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.78 in

Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal

Located in London, GB

This set of 22 boxes contains examples of different sizes and shapes that are produced using different materials and techniques. The boxes contain a variety of stone specimens, such ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box

$900

H 1.38 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl

$250

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

Michael Aram Black Orchid Bowl

By Michael Aram

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Elegant steel bowl features striking nickel-plated handle formed by long twisting stem of flowering orchid draped around the bowl. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Table box Sterling Silver Enamel two-tone striped on guilloché Salimbeni

$17,883

H 1.19 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in

Table box Sterling Silver Enamel two-tone striped on guilloché Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels on guilloché and hand-engraved motifs. English Empire style George V. Di...

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1970s Italian George IV Vintage Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Table Box Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$5,709

H 0.79 in W 4.02 in D 2.56 in

Table Box Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This awesome Table Box Baroque style is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a Rectangular shape with hand-engraved intricate design Black and Green color fire enameled. Table Box Bar...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Guilloché Enamel and Silver Box with Cockerel Motif - Box - .900 silver

$5,857

H 1.07 in Dm 2.56 in

Guilloché Enamel and Silver Box with Cockerel Motif - Box - .900 silver

Located in Braintree, GB

A unique guilloché enamel silver box, featuring a finely crafted cockerel motif. The piece is hallmarked 900 silver. Specifications: Material: Silver, Guilloché enamel Hallmarks: 90...

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Early 20th Century European Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Snuff box Enamel Double opening Sterling Silver flower bouquet Salimbeni

$4,367

H 0.79 in W 3.04 in D 2.96 in

Snuff box Enamel Double opening Sterling Silver flower bouquet Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square snuff box with two slightly domed sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower bouquet, late 1...

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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$13,157

H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in

Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This superb Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a rectangular shape with rounded sides Table Cigar Box has hand engraving, with orange and ...

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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Needlepoint Brass Box with Flowers

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.63 in W 3.5 in D 2.88 in

Needlepoint Brass Box with Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful petit needlepoint and enamel brass box with floral rose design, circa early-20th century. Lid has a beautiful petit needlepoint design of three roses, leaves and rose bud...

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Early 20th Century Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Continental Silver Trinket Box with Enamel Plaque

$1,250

H 1.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Continental Silver Trinket Box with Enamel Plaque

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 1 1/2n W: 6in D: 4in Weight: 15.9 Troy OZ (with Plaque Included) This late Continental 800 silver trinket box is perfect for you and your collection! if you look at the photos provided, you will see the outstanding floral design enamel plaque...

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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Enameled silver pill box with flowers on the hinged lid

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.78 in W 1.19 in D 1.78 in

Enameled silver pill box with flowers on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Enameled silver pill box with flowers on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 31.69 grams. Dimensions: 4.5cm x 3cm. Content: 925/1000...

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20th Century European Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gold & silver toiletry box with blue enamel flower & interior mirror

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.19 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in

Gold & silver toiletry box with blue enamel flower & interior mirror

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gold and silver toiletry box with flower on blue enamel on the lid, with friezes on the surroundings, interior with mirror and pompom. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Br...

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20th Century European Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Previously Available Items

Michael Aram Gold Plated Apple Honey Pot

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H 4 in Dm 3.5 in

Michael Aram Gold Plated Apple Honey Pot

By Michael Aram

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gold-plated apple honey pot from Michael Aram. Great decorative apple sculpture. This apple lidded dish is gold plated with an oxidized bronze stem and e...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Golden Rock Box by Michael Aram

Sold

H 3 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Art Deco Golden Rock Box by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco golden rock box by Michael Aram. The box is made out of gold tone metal over enamel. The Aram mark is under the box.

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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Michael Aram decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Michael Aram decorative boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original decorative boxes by Michael Aram were created in the modern style in south asia during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative boxes by and Kyohei Fujita. Prices for Michael Aram decorative boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $585 and can go as high as $585, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $585.

Questions About Michael Aram Decorative Boxes

Who is Michael Aram?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Michael Aram is a designer of intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares. The Armenian American designer’s idiosyncratic style and the uniqueness of each of his handmade pieces have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors. Made in materials that range from silvered bronze to patinated brass to nickel-plated steel, Aram’s lines, which include Sleepy Hollow and Black Orchid, are inspired by botanical sources. Aram sometimes uses the same decorative motif for both furniture and tableware pieces. Shop a collection of Michael Aram furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Where is Michael Aram manufactured?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Michael Aram is manufactured in Noida, India, a city located about 45 miles from New Delhi. More than 200 skilled artisans work there and produce the brand's home décor and jewelry by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Michael Aram decorative objects.
Is Michael Aram Armenian?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Yes, Michael Aram is Armenian in terms of his ethnic heritage. However, he was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and grew up in Scarsdale, New York. He studied art in Florence, Italy, and at the Art Students League in New York. Explore a collection of Michael Aram furniture on 1stDibs.
Where are Michael Aram products made?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Michael Aram products are manufactured in India. The American brand operates its own factory in Noida, a city located about 45 miles from New Delhi, where the brand’s pieces are produced. Explore a range of Michael Aram furniture, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is Michael Aram's real name?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
Michael Aram's real name is Michael Aram Wolohojian. Known for his intricate metal furniture, jewelry and housewares, he is something of a throwback in the world of design: a hands-on maker, both artist and artisan. Aram’s idiosyncratic style and the inherent authenticity of each of his handmade designs have made him a favorite of contemporary collectors. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Michael Aram furniture, tableware and decorative objects.

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